Donecept 5mg

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Donecept 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease. It is not recommended in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding and lung diseases.

Donecept 5mg Details

Composition = Donepezil

Dosage = 5mg

Indication = Alzheimer’s disease

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd.

What Is Donecept 5mg?

Donecept 5mg Tablet, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is used to treat a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, communicate, think clearly, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality in people who have Alzheimer’s disease. It improves mental function by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the brain. However, it does not cure Alzheimer’s disease completely.

How Does Donecept 5mg Work?

Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease occurs due to disturbances of signal transmission in the brain. This Tablet is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) involved in transmmission of nerve signals. This improves memory and thinking.

What Is Route Of Administration?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. This Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage Of Donecept 5mg

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Side Effects Of Donecept 5mg

Major

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Loss of appetite

Muscle pain

Sleep problems (insomnia)

Feeling tired

Minor

Severe or ongoing vomiting

A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out

Slow heartbeats

Seizure (convulsions)

Painful or difficult urination

New or worsening breathing problems

Drug To Drug Interaction

Bentropine (Cogentin)

Atropine (Atropine Sulfate)

Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)

Phenobarbital (Luminal)

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Rifampin (Rifadin)

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Dexamethasone (Decadron)

While Tacking Donecept 5mg

Do

Donepezil must be taken as prescribed, even if you feel good, to be effective. If you experience sleep problems, your doctor may switch you to a morning dose.

Before taking donepezil, consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are planning to have surgery, including dental surgery.

Donepezil should be used with caution by patients who also experience cardiac disease, asthma, severe cardiac arrhythmias, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), so consult with your doctor before using.

Don’t

Pregnancy = This Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation = This Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving = Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Alzheimer’s disease may impair your ability to drive unless your doctor tells you that it is safe to do so. Also, your medicine can cause tiredness, dizziness and muscle cramp.

Kidney = This Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver = This Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Uses Of Donecept 5mg

This Tablet is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. It should be used in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease.

Storage Of Donecept 5mg

Store it at controlled room temperature (15° to 30°C), and in an airtight container.